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Reviewed by bob from madison wi on Wednesday, June 22, 2011

great butt pack. no sweaty back from backpacks.

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Great large lumbar pack if the water bottle holders were deeper. Unfortunately they are way too shallow.

Reviewed by backcountry skier from Lake Tahoe on Friday, August 23, 2013

This is a nice bag but the water bottle pockets are way to shallow. I am not willing to risk having my water bottles topple out of the bag, so I am returning this and buying a different Mountainsmith lumbar pack.

I bought this for hiking and wading in streams. I find it fits just fine. Right sized for me in the sense that I can put a small lunch, binoculars, and a field guide in it. I like the pocket designs as well. Has a snap for holding your keys in the small front pocket. Also has a number of straps to adjust the fit. Overall a very nice design with one glaring exception. The water bottle pockets are only 5 inches deep. So water bottles hang very loosely and may fall out. The one redeeming factor is that there is a bungee drawstring that allows tightening at the top of the water bottle pocket. In addition, there are a few loops on the pack that could be used to tie in the top of your bottle with a carabiner or something. Whoever designed those pockets at Mountainsmith needs to pay more attention. That said, the pack is roomy enough that I can carry a bottle in the pack as well.

Reviewed by GRAM Rocks & Minerals of Ga Hiker from Georgia on Sunday, July 14, 2013

I bought this bag on an impulse when I was ordering my hiking boots. My husband laughed at me saying "you bought a fanny pack" but it is a wonderful bag. I went on a 5 day hike of Georgia. The bag sat perfectly on my hips while the shoulder strap kept it completely balanced which allowed me to use my hands to navigating the terrane. Now I'm a teacher and if you know anything about teachers they can't hike without collecting samples. The two storage compartments were large enough to hold my hiking supplies along with many many pounds of rocks and minerals. I love this bag. I plan to use it during school field days and sporting events. The only problem was my water bottles didn't fit correctly...But not because the compartments weren't wide enough just maybe not very deep. I just used caribeners to keep them from falling out.

I wanted a pack that I could wear while riding without covering the advertising on the back of my shirt and this fit the bill. It has plenty of room, including a spot for my Chromebook (or an iPad). I actually paid $75 (almost MSRP ) for this, too bad I didn't wait to get it from STP. Sometimes feels a bit off balance.

I already have a DAY and TOUR pack, and love them. The DAY travels with me, well, every day. The Blaze II however, is not your grandfathers usual Mountainsmith. For the most part it is very good, with the great Mountainsmith quality that we know of, but this design stinks. I will agree with most other reviewers the the bottle pockets are way too short, but the worst part about them is that they are attached to the lumbar belt, NOT the bag itself. In most cases I will tuck the belt and use the shoulder strap. This will not work if you carry a bottle, as the weight of the bottle will immediately pull the tucked belt out of the pocket. So, if you are going to carry a beverage, either you have to use the belt, or else you are going to have a waist belt and straps flopping about you side like a big bird. Terrible design. It is obvious to see why this one is out of production.

I was worried that this pack was a bit large when I first received it. I got one for me and one for my wife. We just finished a week of day-hiking Yosemite, and these packs were absolutely fantastic. Carried two bottles of water, rain jacket, binoculars, small camera, snacks, bird identification guide, etc. Structurally extremely well made, handled rain and waterfalls without problem. IMPORTANT: the shoulder strap is great as a stabilizing strap along with the hip belt. Throw the pack over your shoulder, holding it on with the shoulder strap cross chest, and lock in the waist belt. Simple and very, very stabile. The shoulder strap can be tightened or loosened as needed. This set-up allowed me to hike steep trails with no load shift. Truly an excellent pack. Highly recommended.

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Reviewed by Big T from Utah on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I am 6' 5 and the shoulder strap is not quite long enough to make a truly comfortable fit. The waist belt is plenty adjustable and the compartments are large enough to provide the needed space for day trips or any other adventure not requiring a few overnighters. For it's intended purpose, this pack is great.

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Reviewed by Kayaker from Frankfort, KY on Friday, January 4, 2013

I went on a day hike recently and didn't have any way to carry my stuff (notebook, maps, water bottle, lunch, etc.)except a floppy string bag. The other girl on the trip was wearing this lumbar pack and, when I admired it, she told me that she had bought it years ago so I didn't think I would be able to find the same product. I was so excited to find it at STP and bought it right away. The red one is pretty flashy--and I'm not the flashy type--but it is a great, comfortable bag with lots of places to stash stuff--the perfect size for a hike. I have been "breaking it in" by carrying it to the office but I can't wait to take it out in the field.

It looks like a bottle up to 14" around would fit, I have a 1 liter bottle that does not fit well in most of my other packs but it has plenty of extra room in this pack.|Hope that helps.

Answered on 3/18/2011 12:00:00 AM by Rocki from COS, CO.

Probably not. The 2 side pockets will fit up to a standard nalgene or CamelBak size One liter bottle. The pockets are not deep enough to accomodate the taller 2-liter bottles - they would probably fall out easily. But there is PLENTY of room in the big pocket of the pack.

Answered on 3/31/2011 12:00:00 AM by Ely Hiker from Ely, MN

No, the pocket is really only big enough for 1 liter MAX. And even that is pushing it because the pockets are not very tall. It seems like tall water bottles could fall out of the side pockets easily, though it hasn't happened to me.

Answered on 4/3/2011 12:00:00 AM by Hiker Girl from Idaho

Absolutely. Very adjustable.

Answered on 4/24/2011 12:00:00 AM by Busy outdoor mom from Sisters, OR

About Mountainsmith

Founded in 1979 by legendary outdoorsman Patrick Smith, the Mountainsmith brand has become synonymous with rugged, adventure-ready gear, including tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, fanny packs, trekking poles and the popular modular hauler system. For more than 35 years, Mountainsmith backpacks and lumbar packs have been engineered to meet the rigorous demands of backcountry adventure. Whether it’s an alpine climbing expedition or an easygoing day hike, you can trust these products to go the distance. Experience the difference for yourself, and you’ll quickly understand why Mountainsmith is fittingly represented by an anvil logo. Mountainsmith backpacks, tents and camping gear are simply among the most reliable on the market today.